Liam Livingstone becomes next player to leave the Indian Premier League. He mentioned the bio-bubble fatigue as his reason of quitting the cash-rich league.
Livingstone leaves IPL
Liam Livingstone who is a member of Rajasthan Royals in IPL decided to quit this year’s Indian Premier League. The reason of his departure is the bio-bubble fatigue, reportedly. The franchise said, “Liam Livingstone has flown back home late last night, due to bubble fatigue accumulated over the past year. We understand and respect his decision, and will continue supporting him in any way we can.”
Livingstone has been part of multiple bio- bubbles since last six months. At first he was part of bubble as a member of England team that toured South Africa late last year followed by part of the Big Bash League bubble for his two-month long stint with Perth Scorchers. Then he came to India as part of England’s white-ball squad. After that he joined his IPL team Rajasthan Royals.
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Blow for Rajasthan Royals
Livingstone’s departure is one more blow for the franchise. The franchise is already without their star pacer Jofra Archer and first choice overseas English player Ben Stokes. The Royals have so far managed to win only one game out of the three they have played so far. They will be taking on the table toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore next on April 22.
Liam Livingstone is not the first player to leave this tournament citing the bio-bubble fatigue. Ahead of start of IPL, Josh Hazlewood (CSK), Joshua Philippe (RCB) and Mitchell Marsh (SRH) pulled out of the league for the same reason. A number of England players decided to leave the Big Bash this winter, too for the bio-bubble fatigue. The names include Tom Banton and Tom Curran.
Even Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli requested the consider organizing schedules keeping the bubble in mind.
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